NEW YORK – A pall loomed over the tight quarters of the New York Rangers dressing room Tuesday afternoon, mere hours after their hopes of capturing Lord
Stanleys mug dimmed to the very faintest light.
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the eye of elimination and try as they might, belief of some valiant comeback
was difficult to summon on this day. The faces were long, sour and glum ahead of
Game 4 at MSG on Wednesday night, to be expected in light of a gaping 3-0 series
hole. "Im not going to lie to you, its a tough day today," said a particularly
downcast Brad Richards, the 34-year-olds dreams of a second Cup fading
dramatically after a 3-0 loss in Game 3. "I mean, the goal is to get through
today and [Wednesday] will be a Stanley Cup playoff game-day and Im sure
everybody will be in a lot better mood, a lot better outlook to try to get in
and win a game." "Belief is everything," Martin St. Louis said, his beard
speckled with grey in the final days of the postseason. "Right now, its a big
mountain to climb but once you get into battle … first shift you get into
battle, get into the game, win a game and now its 3-1 and you go from there. You
cant look at trying to win four. Youre trying to win one." Despite the
appearance of a one-sided series, the Rangers know full well that this Cup Final
has been anything but; two overtime games that couldve gone either way followed
by Jonathan Quicks brilliance in a Game 3 during which they controlled puck
possession. But as Rangers coach Alain Vigneault put it – his mood predictably
sour – none of that matters now. One game is all that counts. One more loss and
hope of adding the first Cup in New York in 20 years dies a quiet death.
"Whatever talk you might use, at the end of the day for us right now, its about
one game," Vigneault said. "Thats as simple and logical and realistic as I can
put it for you. We have to focus on one game and thats what were going to do."
Though it matters little at this point, as stressed by Vigneault, the even
nature of the series does offer the slightest bit of belief for the Rangers.
Heavy underdogs coming into the series, theyve stood toe-to-toe with the Kings,
felled by their opponents will under duress, unmatched depth and an unfortunate
bounce or two. "Its not like weve been outplayed here – thats not been the
case," said Henrik Lundqvist, appearing most at ease amongst a tense New York
group. "Theyve been good, but I think weve been playing pretty good, as well. It
comes down to a couple plays here and there. Thats been the difference in these
games. But it starts with your belief and it starts with how you approach this
game and the games after that. But they know its possible and we know its
possible." Only four teams have ever rallied from a 3-0 series deficit,
including L.A. in the opening round against San Jose. New York dug out from a
3-1 deficit itself in the second round against the Penguins, winning Game 7 on
the road in Pittsburgh. This task, however, opposite maybe the most complete and
mentally-tested team in the league, is almost beyond comprehension. Felled by
Quicks 32 saves in Game 3, adjustments for the next one are simple for the head
coach. "Score," said Vigneault, hopeful that the 28-year-old Kings goaltender
wasnt locked in again on Wednesday night. A power play goal for a group thats
managed one in 14 opportunities might be of help as well. "You keep repeating
the process," added Richards, the Rangers centre held without a point through
three games, "firing more on net, and youd expect eventually something is going
to go in. For sure, you can always will words and battle and all that, you can
talk about it, be better. The third period of Game 1, the ice was tilted, but
overall the ice hasnt felt that tilted in this series. Theyre a calm, cool,
collected team that doesnt get rattled and it just seems that theyre scoring at
the right times and getting big saves at the right times." At their darkest
point, the sky notably cloudy in midtown Manhattan, the Rangers were simply
trying to summon some kind of light. "Its the waiting and thinking thats the
tough part," Richards said. "Weve gotta get back in the battle and see where it
goes."
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- Star outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the
Washington Nationals on Sunday with a sprained left thumb. The move is
retroactive to Saturday. Harper hurt his hand with a head-first slide into third
base Friday night after hitting a third-inning, bases-loaded triple in
Washingtons 11-1 victory. He stayed in the game for an inning before he was
replaced. "Its part of baseball. You slide into the bag and sometimes you get
your fingers," Harper said. "Its a bummer, but hopefully Ill be back soon."
Harper will fly to Cleveland on Monday to see prominent hand specialist Thomas
Graham for a second opinion. For now, his proscribed treatment is ice.
"Hopefully 15 days go by and I can get back out there," Harper said. "Well see
how I feel in 15." Harper joins starting catcher Wilson Ramos and starting
thirrd baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list, both with hand injuries.
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hand. Zimmerman broke his right thumb also sliding into a bag, on April 12. Also
on the DL are starting pitcher Doug Fister (back), who is scheduled for a rehab
start on Sunday, and reserve outfielder Scott Hairston (side). "Weve got a lot
of off days in the next 15, so thats huge," Harper said. Harper went 2 for 2 and
had a career-high four RBIs on Friday night, giving him nine for the season as
he lifted his batting average to .289. He has only one home run in 83 at-bats.
"Its frustrating," Harper said. "I want to be out there and be able to help my
team win every single day." Steven Souza Jr. was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
to replace him on the roster but was not in the lineup Sunday.
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